As the temperatures warmed this month, I knew we would be spending more time outdoors. The kids love playing in the backyard, and in the neighborhood, and we didn’t have an outdoor patio set. For most of our time renting we lived on the second floor or higher with no balcony, or deck space. I …
DIY Closet Shelf Installation Tips
The most frustrating part of the closet installation was the shelving. The original plan was to mount the towers in the center of each wall and create a symmetrical layout. But the placement of the studs in the wall, meant that idea was out the window. Because we didn’t want to create a new bracket …
DIY Guide: Repairing Door Frames Before Installation
Before we could add the new doors to the doorframe, I had to cover the existing insets created for the hinges and the door jam. If the new doors were opening in the same direction as the old door, I would just cover the door jam and use hinges, but because I want the doors …
Continue reading "DIY Guide: Repairing Door Frames Before Installation"
Transform Your Walk-in Closet: Filling Pin Holes Made Simple
This past week, we began adding the closet system into our walk-in closet. When we mounted the towers, we realized they wouldn't be able to be centered on the wall due to the placement of the studs in the wall. With adjustments to be made to the shelving and rods. I decided to focus my …
Continue reading "Transform Your Walk-in Closet: Filling Pin Holes Made Simple"
Tips for Assembling A Walk-In Closet System
Now that the walk-in closet is painted, wallpapered and the ceiling light is installed, it's time to add in the closet system. After reading reviews and looking at different style of systems I decided on the Allen & Roth brand Closet System at Lowe’s. The system has good reviews for assembly, and the style will …
Continue reading "Tips for Assembling A Walk-In Closet System"
